The effectiveness of four common sampling methods for terrestrial cave-dwelling invertebrates across an environmental gradient at two caves in AlabamaResearchers: Matthew L. Niemiller, K.Denise Kendall Niemiller The objective of this study is to compare the efficacy and effectiveness of four sampling techniques commonly employed to detect and monitor terrestrial subterranean invertebrates while concurrently assessing the impacts of habitat (e.g., entrance, twilight, and dark zones) and seasonality. We continue to learn more about the distribution of obligate cave fauna, their evolutionary histories, and ecosystem dynamics from exploration and biological inventories. Collectively, these data can be used to prioritize species and populations for regional conservation and management efforts. However, knowledge of the efficiency and effectiveness of sampling protocols is critical when comparing data generated from different studies. |
2017-09-01 |
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Prehistoric Footprints in Jaguar CaveResearchers: Patty Jo Watson; Mary C Kennedy; Louise M Robbins; Ronald C Wilson About 4500 years ago, during the Late Archaic period, nine explorers reconnoitered several passages within a large cave in north central Tennessee. Although prehistoric cave explo- ration was not unusual in eastern North America, this particular trip is unique because 274 footprints of these ancient cavers are preserved in the damp floor sediment of a side pas- sage. Analyses of the route taken by the explorers, and of their footprint trail significantly enhance our knowledge of cave use in prehistoric eastern North America. |
2005-05-01 |
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